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Security Scholars Program //PSSI/9 Oct 2023
Uyghur Genocide: Sanctioning PRC Forced Labour Practices (guest lecture)
On October 18, 2023, Prague Security Studies Institute organized Nury Turkel's in-person guest lecture titled "Uyghur Genocide: Sanctioning PRC Forced Labour Practices".
Space Security Program //PSSI/4 Oct 2023
PSSI’s Managing Director Dr. Jana Robinson published an article on the economic & financial aspects of space security
PSSI’s Managing Director, Dr. Jana Robinson, published an article titled Security Dimensions of Space Economics and Finance in The Space Review.
Security Scholars Program //PSSI/30 Sep 2023
PSSI Proudly Announces Its First Doctoral Graduate of the William P. Clark Scholarship in Space Security
The Prague Security Studies Institute is pleased to announce its first graduate of the William P. Clark Ph.D. Scholarship in Space Security. Jakub Pražák, a dedicated research fellow and a former member of the PSSI Space Security Team, has successfully completed his extensive four-year Ph.D. program at Charles University.
Regional Security Program //PSSI/29 Sep 2023
Disinformation as a Business: Business Models of the Czech Disinformation Landscape
The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) has analyzed the financial background of disinformation in the Czech Republic since 2020. Research on disinformation usually focuses on its content, but often overlooks the financial aspects and the variety of motivations behind the spread of disinformation. Knowledge concerning these aspects is crucial for employing effective tools for countering disinformation and building a healthy information space with resilient audiences. The present report demonstrates that disinformation can be a financially profitable business and defunding should be explored as a counter-strategy to malign information activities.
Regional Security Program //PSSI/29 Sep 2023
Dezinformace jako byznys: Byznys modely české dezinformační scény
Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) analyzuje finanční pozadí dezinformací v České republice od roku 2020. Výzkum v oblasti dezinformací se obvykle zaměřuje na jejich obsah, často však přehlíží jejich finanční aspekty a rozmanitost motivací pro šíření dezinformací. Znalost těchto aspektů je klíčová pro výběr účinných nástrojů na potírání dezinformací a pro budování zdravého informačního prostoru s odolným publikem. Tato analýza dokazuje, že dezinformace mohou být ziskový byznys a demonetizace by se měla přezkoumat jako protistrategie k škodlivým informačním aktivitám.
Regional Security Program //PSSI/15 Sep 2023
PSSI's Regional Security Program Project Assistant, Tamara Grabovac, gave an expert interview for the Bosnian news portal Fokus.ba
PSSI's Regional Security Program Project Assistant, Tamara Grabovac, gave an expert interview for the Bosnian news portal Fokus.ba in the article titled: What they say in Prague about the support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU membership.
Security Scholars Program //PSSI/4 Sep 2023
PSSI’s Managing Director, Dr. Jana Robinson, attended the 2023 European Forum Alpbach
PSSI’s Managing Director, Dr. Jana Robinson, contributed to the 2023 European Forum Alpbach (EFA) that took place on 19 Aug – 2 Sep 2023 and sought to address a “Bold Europe” theme.
PSSI //PSSI/1 Sep 2023
Celebrating 20 Years of PSSI
The celebration of the Prague Security Studies Institute's 20th anniversary took place on August 28, 2023, at the historic Villa Grébovka/Gröbe Villa,Havlíčkovy sady, 120 00 Prague 2-Vinohrady.
Economic & Financial Statecraft Program //Elias Sköld/16 Aug 2023
PSSI Perspective #28: Europe Falls Perilously Behind U.S. in Addressing Elevated “China Risk” in the Capital Markets
There is a growing momentum within the U.S. legislative landscape to counter the risks associated with investments in Chinese companies - and Europe would be wise to pay attention to this. PSSI’s Elias Sköld highlights the growing concerns about U.S. investors funding Chinese state-controlled companies, including those supplying the Chinese military and committing egregious human rights abuses.
Economic & Financial Statecraft Program //PSSI/11 Aug 2023
PSSI Chairman Roger W. Robinson Jr. talked to Fox Business about Biden's executive order restricting US investments in Chinese tech
In an interview with Fox Business's anchor Maria Bartiromo, PSSI’s Chairman Roger W. Robinson Jr. discussed Biden narrowly limiting U.S. investments in Chinese tech and the impact of China on U.S. companies.